CCP Pathway to Citizenship Model: RIV Visa Program - New Zealand

New Zealand is one of the world’s most stable and well-governed nations and offers an attractive destination for investment, business and raising a family. With a population of approximately 4.5 million people, the country is consistently ranked in the top 10 in terms of protecting investors, starting a business and for ease of doing business.

Aside from being one of the least densely populated countries in the world, New Zealand also has no gift/estate/wealth tax, no capital gains tax, an extensive tax treaty network and a sound legal system based on English law. New Zealand has therefore become an attractive jurisdiction to relocate tax residence for numerous reasons. The United Nations ranks New Zealand 9th out of 187 countries on its 2015 Human Development Index. Compared to most countries in the world, New Zealand offers a great work-life balance with world-class education and healthcare systems.

Requirements

The Investor 1 and Investor 2 Resident Visa Programs allow applicants to live, work and study in New Zealand.
Applicants can include their spouse and dependent children aged 24 years and younger in their applications.

Investor 1 Resident Visa

An applicant must invest NZD 10 million in New Zealand over a three-year period in order to apply for New Zealand residence

No maximum age limit, no language requirement, and no business experience requirement

Investor 2 Resident Visa

For experienced business people, aged 65 years or younger, who have a minimum of NZD 3 million in available funds or assets

Applicant must invest at least NZD 3 million in an acceptable investment in New Zealand, to be held for four years

English language requirement: Applicants are required to have an English-speaking background or an International English Language Testing System test report with an overall band score of three or more or be a competent user of English

Acceptable Investments

Investments that are capable of a commercial return are not for the personal use of the applicant(s) is invested in New Zealand in NZD are invested in lawful enterprises or managed funds and have the potential to contribute to the economy

Include bonds issued by the New Zealand government or local authorities firms traded on the New Zealand Debt Securities Market firms with at least a BBB or equivalent rating registered banks or finance companies

Investments can also be made in equity in New Zealand firms (public or private, including managed funds) registered banks, as well as residential property development(s) and commercial property

Applicants can nominate a mix of funds and/or assets to invest into

Key Advantages

High standard of living, multicultural and low population density

Political, social and economic stability, least corrupt nation on the planet

Solid legal system based upon English law

New Zealand citizens enjoy visa-free access to 172 countries around the world

Strong tax treaty network with a large number of counterparties

How we work

1. Get in Touch

Click the link below and talk with one of our consultants on messenger so that we can better identify your needs and see if you qualify for the visa of your choice.

2. FREE Consultation

Once you have completed the questionnaire with our consultants please book in a time to speak with us over the phone for your FREE consultation.

This will be a follow up from your initial questionnaire you answered. The instructions will come after you have finished the questionnaire on how to book in a time to speak with a CCP consultant.

3. Prepare Documents for Processing

Once you have gone through the first 2 steps and we have identified a strategy for you to obtain the visa of your choosing. You will then be required to assemble the necessary documents from the checklist we will send you via email.

The faster you do this the sooner we begin processing.

4. Documents Ready to Process

Once we have all the required documents and you have completed the instructions given to you, we are ready to process. An estimate time will be given to you and up to date tracking with one of our agents will be provided.

5. CCP Online Help Centre

At the bottom right hand side of the screen is a consultant waiting to speak with you about your concerns. No matter what country you are from there is a consultant available to speak with you in your native tongue